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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.45, 861.67 and 301.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.45, 861.67 and 301.07 is: 451.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.45 : 861.67 = 301.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.45/861.67 = 301.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.45x = 861.67 × 301.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.45x = 259,424.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,424.39/574.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.61

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